The Only Foundation
By Mrs. E. G. White
"Other foundation can no man lay than that is laid, which is Jesus
Christ." 1 Corinthians 3:11.
"There is none other name under heaven, given among men, whereby
we must be saved." Acts 4:12.
Christ, the Word, the revelation of God,--the manifestation of His character,
His law, His love, His life,--is the only foundation upon which we can
build a character that will endure.
We build on Christ by obeying His word. It is not he who merely enjoys
righteousness, that is righteous, but he who does righteousness. Holiness
is not rapture; it is the result of surrendering all to God; it is doing
the will of our heavenly Father. When the children of Israel were encamped
on the borders of the Promised Land, it was not enough for them to have
a knowledge of Canaan, or to sing the songs of Canaan. This alone would
not bring them into possession of the vineyards and olive groves of the
goodly land. They could make it theirs in truth only by occupation, by
complying with the conditions, by exercising living faith in God, by appropriating
His promises to themselves, while they obeyed His instruction.
Religion consists in doing the words of Christ; not doing to earn God's
favor, but because, all undeserving, we have received the gift of His
love. Christ places the salvation of man, not upon profession merely,
but upon faith that is made manifest in works of righteousness. Doing,
not saying merely, is expected of the followers of Christ. It is through
action that character is built. "As many as are led by the Spirit
of God, they are the sons of God." Romans 8:14. Not those whose hearts
are touched by the Spirit, not those who now and then yield to its power,
but they that are led by the Spirit, are the sons of God.
Do you desire to become a follower of Christ, yet know not how to begin?
Are you in darkness and know not how to find the light? Follow the light
you have. Set your heart to obey what you do know of the word of God.
His power, His very life, dwells in His word. As you receive the word
in faith, it will give you power to obey. As you give heed to the light
you have, greater light will come. You are building on God's word, and
your character will be builded after the similitude of the character of
Christ.
Published in Thoughts From the Mount of Blessing, pp. 149,
150.
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